The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
- Date Sat 20th December 2025 - Sun 21st December 2025
- Time 6:00PM EST
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $54.00 - $107.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable night at The Longest Night Trail & Ultra Run, taking place from December 20 to 21, 2025, at the stunning Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC! This unique overnight running adventure invites participants to embrace the magic of the moonlit trails with races featuring a variety of distances: 50 miles, 50k, marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), and a 10k.
As the sun sets and the moon rises at 6:00 PM, runners will embark on a thrilling 1.5-mile loop through beautiful grassy paths surrounded by nature's serenity. Whether you are a seasoned ultrarunner or just starting out, this event promises an exciting challenge as you race against the clock and the stars. Enjoy the camaraderie around the cozy barn, with warm fires, delicious aid station treats, and the enchanting sounds of the wilderness. So lace up your shoes, gather your friends, and prepare for a magical night under the stars at The Longest Night—where adventure awaits at every turn!
As the sun sets and the moon rises at 6:00 PM, runners will embark on a thrilling 1.5-mile loop through beautiful grassy paths surrounded by nature's serenity. Whether you are a seasoned ultrarunner or just starting out, this event promises an exciting challenge as you race against the clock and the stars. Enjoy the camaraderie around the cozy barn, with warm fires, delicious aid station treats, and the enchanting sounds of the wilderness. So lace up your shoes, gather your friends, and prepare for a magical night under the stars at The Longest Night—where adventure awaits at every turn!
Organiser's Description
AHEM... HELLO, DEAR RUNNERS. IT IS IYOUR GUIDING GLOW, YOUR SILENT CHEERLEADER THROUGH THE DARKNESSTHE MOON. SPARKLES ALLOW ME TO PERSONALLY INVITE YOU TO ONE OF MY FAVORITE NIGHTS OF THE YEAR: THE LONGEST NIGHT TRAIL & ULTRA RUN AT LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE. TRUST ME, ILL BE WATCHING EVERY STEP.
AS I RISE OVER THE TREES AND CAST MY SILVER LIGHT ACROSS THE PRAIRIE, YOU'LL EMBARK ON AN OVERNIGHT RUNNING ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHERSTARTING AT SUNSET AND CONTINUING TIL THE FIRST GOLDEN WHISPER OF DAWN. FROM THE COZY CHARM OF AN OLD BARN NESTLED IN THE PRESERVE, YOULL SET OUT ON A 1.5-MILE LOOP THROUGH WIDE GRASSY TRAILS UNDER MY WATCHFUL EYE. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED ULTRARUNNER OR JUST TESTING YOUR NIGHT LEGS, THIS IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE.
EVERY LOOP YOU RUN, YOURE RACING BOTH THE CLOCK AND THE STARS. HOURGLASS NOT DONESPARKLES YOULL HAVE 25 MINUTES TO COMPLETE EACH LOOPPLENTY OF TIME TO PUSH YOUR PACE, THEN COZY UP BY THE FIRE WITH FELLOW MOONLIT WANDERERS WHILE I FLOAT ABOVE. AS YOU RUN, LISTEN FOR THE WHISPER OF WINGS, THE RUSTLE OF DEER, AND MAYBE EVEN THE SOFT CRUNCH OF FOX PAWS. YOURE NOT JUST RACINGYOURE PART OF THE NIGHTTIME WILDERNESS NOW. AND I PROMISE, ITS MAGICAL. AND WHEN YOUR LEGS ARE TIRED AND YOUR HEART FULL, YOULL GATHER BENEATH MY SETTING LIGHT AND THE RISING SUN TO CELEBRATE THE WILD, QUIET JOURNEY YOU JUST COMPLETED.
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: ALL RACES BEGIN AT 6:00PM (JUST AS I RISE!)
WHERE: LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE 220 LAKEWOOD DR. GREENVILLE, SC
PACKET PICKUP: BEGINS AT 4:30PM INSIDE THE BARN
CHOOSE YOUR NIGHTLY JOURNEY
50 MILES 34 LAPS
50K 21 LAPS
MARATHON 18 LAPS
HALF MARATHON 9 LAPS
10K 4 LAPS
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1.5 MILE LOOP ON WIDE GRASSY PATHS
ROLLING HILLS, PERFECT FOR MOONLIT PACING
FREE PARKING AND AMPLE SPACE FOR TENTS OR A COZY SETUP INSIDE THE BARN
FIRESIDE WARMTH, GOOD COMPANY, AND MAYBE A HOWLING CHORUS
COURSE
THE COURSE EXTENDS 1.5 MILES FROM OUR CENTRAL BARN, WHICH SERVES AS THE HUB FOR THE START/FINISH LINE, THE RUNNERS AID STATION, AND THE PERSONAL SETUP AREA.
*
COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270761611925962226]
AID STATION:
HOT SOUP & BROTH
PICKLES, CHIPS, CANDY, FIG NEWTONS
WATER, COKE, GINGER ALE
CUP-LESS EVENT! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSEL.
SET UP:
BRING YOUR TENT, YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR FIREWOOD, AND YOUR SENSE OF ADVENTURE. JUST REMEMBER: PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT, SO WE LEAVE THIS PRESERVE MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN WE FOUND IT. SO LACE UP, BRAVE SOUL. LETS RUN THROUGH THE DARK TOGETHER. ILL BE THERE, SHINING ABOVEYOUR FINISH LINE BEACON IN THE LONGEST NIGHT.
REGISTER NOW... BEFORE THE SUN RISES.
UPSTATE RACE SERIES REGISTRATION POLICIES & OPTIONS
CHECK MARK BUTTON TRANSFERS
* Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile
* Transfer & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON DISTANCE CHANGES
* Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
* Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON CLUB & REFERRAL DISCOUNTS
* Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
* Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.
CHECK MARK BUTTON RACE SHIRTS & SWAG
* Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
* Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.
CHECK MARK BUTTON REFUNDS & DEFERRALS
* No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).
* If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.
AS I RISE OVER THE TREES AND CAST MY SILVER LIGHT ACROSS THE PRAIRIE, YOU'LL EMBARK ON AN OVERNIGHT RUNNING ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHERSTARTING AT SUNSET AND CONTINUING TIL THE FIRST GOLDEN WHISPER OF DAWN. FROM THE COZY CHARM OF AN OLD BARN NESTLED IN THE PRESERVE, YOULL SET OUT ON A 1.5-MILE LOOP THROUGH WIDE GRASSY TRAILS UNDER MY WATCHFUL EYE. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED ULTRARUNNER OR JUST TESTING YOUR NIGHT LEGS, THIS IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE.
EVERY LOOP YOU RUN, YOURE RACING BOTH THE CLOCK AND THE STARS. HOURGLASS NOT DONESPARKLES YOULL HAVE 25 MINUTES TO COMPLETE EACH LOOPPLENTY OF TIME TO PUSH YOUR PACE, THEN COZY UP BY THE FIRE WITH FELLOW MOONLIT WANDERERS WHILE I FLOAT ABOVE. AS YOU RUN, LISTEN FOR THE WHISPER OF WINGS, THE RUSTLE OF DEER, AND MAYBE EVEN THE SOFT CRUNCH OF FOX PAWS. YOURE NOT JUST RACINGYOURE PART OF THE NIGHTTIME WILDERNESS NOW. AND I PROMISE, ITS MAGICAL. AND WHEN YOUR LEGS ARE TIRED AND YOUR HEART FULL, YOULL GATHER BENEATH MY SETTING LIGHT AND THE RISING SUN TO CELEBRATE THE WILD, QUIET JOURNEY YOU JUST COMPLETED.
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: ALL RACES BEGIN AT 6:00PM (JUST AS I RISE!)
WHERE: LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE 220 LAKEWOOD DR. GREENVILLE, SC
PACKET PICKUP: BEGINS AT 4:30PM INSIDE THE BARN
CHOOSE YOUR NIGHTLY JOURNEY
50 MILES 34 LAPS
50K 21 LAPS
MARATHON 18 LAPS
HALF MARATHON 9 LAPS
10K 4 LAPS
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1.5 MILE LOOP ON WIDE GRASSY PATHS
ROLLING HILLS, PERFECT FOR MOONLIT PACING
FREE PARKING AND AMPLE SPACE FOR TENTS OR A COZY SETUP INSIDE THE BARN
FIRESIDE WARMTH, GOOD COMPANY, AND MAYBE A HOWLING CHORUS
COURSE
THE COURSE EXTENDS 1.5 MILES FROM OUR CENTRAL BARN, WHICH SERVES AS THE HUB FOR THE START/FINISH LINE, THE RUNNERS AID STATION, AND THE PERSONAL SETUP AREA.
*
COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270761611925962226]
AID STATION:
HOT SOUP & BROTH
PICKLES, CHIPS, CANDY, FIG NEWTONS
WATER, COKE, GINGER ALE
CUP-LESS EVENT! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSEL.
SET UP:
BRING YOUR TENT, YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR FIREWOOD, AND YOUR SENSE OF ADVENTURE. JUST REMEMBER: PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT, SO WE LEAVE THIS PRESERVE MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN WE FOUND IT. SO LACE UP, BRAVE SOUL. LETS RUN THROUGH THE DARK TOGETHER. ILL BE THERE, SHINING ABOVEYOUR FINISH LINE BEACON IN THE LONGEST NIGHT.
REGISTER NOW... BEFORE THE SUN RISES.
UPSTATE RACE SERIES REGISTRATION POLICIES & OPTIONS
CHECK MARK BUTTON TRANSFERS
* Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile
* Transfer & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON DISTANCE CHANGES
* Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
* Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON CLUB & REFERRAL DISCOUNTS
* Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
* Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.
CHECK MARK BUTTON RACE SHIRTS & SWAG
* Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
* Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.
CHECK MARK BUTTON REFUNDS & DEFERRALS
* No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).
* If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.
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